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    Arizona Registered Agent

    Every Arizona LLC needs a registered agent (Arizona calls this a statutory agent) with a physical Arizona street address. ClearFormation includes Arizona agent service in every plan.

    AZ registered agent

    $149/yr

    Billed annually · no state filing fee required

    • Physical Arizona street address
    • Same-day scan of legal & state mail
    • Email alerts + online document portal
    Get a AZ registered agent

    What your registered agent does in Arizona

    Your registered agent is the official in-state contact for lawsuits and Arizona ACC mail. Here is what they handle:

    1. 1

      Accepts lawsuits in Arizona

      • Lawsuits are delivered in person to the agent's AZ address on file with the Arizona ACC.
      • They do not go to your home.
    2. 2

      Receives Arizona ACC mail

      • Annual report reminders and tax notices go to the agent's office.
      • We forward everything to you digitally the same day.
    3. 3

      Stays available year-round

      • Arizona requires someone at the address during business hours all year.
      • A commercial service covers travel, moves, and remote work.

    Starting a Company?

    Form your Arizona LLC or corporation first, and we'll set up your registered agent at the same time.

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    Who needs a registered agent in Arizona?

    A registered agent is the in-state contact that accepts lawsuits and Arizona ACC mail for your company. You need one if you have:

    • An LLC or corporation formed in Arizona
    • An out-of-state entity foreign-qualified to do business in Arizona
    • Licensed practices (PLLC or PC) — doctors, lawyers, CPAs, and similar professions

    List the agent when you file. If your current agent is missing or invalid, file a change-of-agent with the Arizona ACC.

    Can I be my own agent in Arizona?

    Yes — if you have a physical Arizona street address and are there during business hours. Most founders still use a commercial service:

    • Agent line. The registered agent street address on the SOS record is the service's address, not your home listed as agent. Other form fields may still ask for addresses that become public.
    • No missed mail. If you are not there when a process server arrives, you can lose by default.
    • You can move or travel. A commercial AZ office stays the same when you relocate.

    PO boxes and most virtual offices do not qualify. Someone must accept legal papers in person during business hours.

    How to get a registered agent in Arizona

    Appoint ClearFormation on a new formation filing, or switch an existing AZ entity. We provide a physical street address, accept legal and state mail, and upload documents to your dashboard the same day.

    1. 1

      Appoint ClearFormation as your AZ agent

      • New companies: include us on your Articles of Organization or Incorporation.
      • Existing entities: we prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Arizona ACC, including written consent.
    2. 2

      Legal and state mail arrives at our office

      Process servers and Arizona ACC correspondence are accepted in person during business hours at our staffed Arizona address.

    3. 3

      We scan and alert you the same day

      You get an email when service of process or official state mail arrives — with a PDF in your ClearFormation account.

    4. 4

      Coverage stays active year-round

      • Your agent must stay on file for the life of the entity.
      • ClearFormation keeps the AZ appointment active when you move or travel.

    Forming new? Agent service is included when you form an LLC in Arizona or incorporate in Arizona.

    How to change your agent in Arizona

    Already have a Arizona entity? File a change-of-agent form with the Arizona ACC. The new appointee must consent in writing. The state charges a small filing fee.

    1. 1

      Pick your new in-state agent

      • Confirm they have a physical AZ street address and accept the role.
      • ClearFormation provides this in Arizona.
    2. 2

      Gather entity details for the filing

      You need your entity name, Arizona ACC file number, current agent, and the new agent's name and AZ address.

    3. 3

      File the change-of-agent form

      • Submit the form to the Arizona ACC with the state fee.
      • We prepare and file it, including written consent from the new agent.
    4. 4

      Notify your prior agent

      Cancel any outside service so you are not double-billed.

    Change your AZ registered agent

    We prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Arizona ACC

    Change your AZ agent

    Arizona agent FAQs

    Also for Arizona founders: Form an LLC in Arizona · Form a corporation in Arizona

    Ready to get a AZ registered agent?

    Stay compliant in Arizona without listing your home on public records.

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